Description
Easy Caramelized Onions are a culinary delight that transforms simple dishes into gourmet experiences. With their rich, sweet flavor and golden color, these onions add depth to burgers, pizzas, salads, and more. The slow cooking process brings out their natural sugars, creating a tender texture that will keep everyone coming back for seconds. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the warm aroma of these savory gems!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large yellow onions (about 1.5 lbs), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Slice onions thinly (about ¼ inch thick) and gather butter and olive oil.
- Heat the Pan: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil until it foams slightly.
- Add Your Onions: Toss in sliced onions and sprinkle with salt. Stir occasionally for about 10 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Caramelize the Onions: Reduce heat to low and cook slowly for 30-40 minutes, stirring every few minutes until deeply golden brown.
- Season & Serve: Add freshly cracked pepper, adjust salt if needed, and serve warm as toppings or mix into dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg